Went to the neurologist last week and had to stand for awhile because there were no seats! The place was packed. Luckily they called someone back and I got a seat but still had to wait 30 minutes. I will say the staff profusely apologized for the wait and thanked me for being so patient. The week before that I was at the allergist, only one in the waiting room, waited 20 minutes past my check in. I then asked very nicely if they had forgotten about me. The reply was a flat no and a look. They then said well we have 3 new patients and it takes awhile. I replied it would have been nice to have mentioned that they were running behind when I checked in. Must have fallen on deaf ears because I did not get a reply. I did mentioned the issue when I was taken back to begin my appt. I got an apology when I checked out. I guess some offices schedule their patients like I do with a friend of mine. She is always late by about 30 minutes, so I tell her to meet me 30 minutes earlier than I really want to meet. The downside to this method is that the individual who is always on time gets really irritated.
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